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13 Cards in this Set
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neologism
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new word
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Create a neologism, like televoracious.
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malediction
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a curse
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The convict's muttered malediction was inaudible.
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incredulous
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not believing
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Her incredulous expressions showed her feelings.
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omniscient
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all-knowing
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You can't keep secrets from an omniscient god.
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monomania
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obsession with one thing
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It was a hobby that became a monomania.
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specious
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false
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You have convincing but unfortunately specious arguement.
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excoriate
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verbally flog
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His speech excoriated the opponent.
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prototype
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first model
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We saw an early prototype of a Mustang.
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xenophobia
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fear of foriegners
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It is a hostile, xenophobic country.
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amorphous
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shapeless
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A gray, amorphous mass was in the corner.
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preponderence
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bulk
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The preponderence of the evidence indicates guilt.
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magnanimous
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great-minded
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His magnanimous victory speech showed generosity.
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benediction
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blessing
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The Pope's smiling benediction was televised.
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